INQUIRER.net: Jazz keyboardist George Duke dies at 67

INQUIRER.net Philippine News for Filipinos

Jazz keyboardist George Duke dies at 67 Aug 7th 2013, 00:51 NEW YORK — George Duke, the Grammy-winning jazz keyboardist and producer whose sound infused acoustic jazz, electronic jazz, funk, R&B and soul in a 40-year-plus career, has died. He was 67.   A representative for Duke said the performer died Monday night in Los Angeles. Duke was being treated for chronic lymphocytic leukemia.   Duke's son, Rashid, thanked his father's fans in a statement Tuesday.   "The outpouring of love and support that we have received from my father's friends, fans and the entire music community has been overwhelming," he said. "Thank you all for your concern, prayers and support."   Duke was born in San Rafael, ... Keep on reading: Jazz keyboardist George Duke dies at 67 Media files: george-duke-600x337.jpg (image/jpeg)

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions